Hotel Agora Amsterdam is conveniently located in a renovated canal house which dates back to 1735. The building is situated on the Singel in the centre of Amsterdam, next to the flower market and near the city’s main squares: Leidseplein, Rembrandtplein and Dam Square. You can find many of the sights that Amsterdam has to offer, such as the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh museum, the Amsterdam Hermitage and the Anne Frank House, within walking distance of the hotel. The Agora Hotel is the perfect starting point to enjoy a pleasant evening in the well-known Amsterdam night life or to go shopping in the main shopping streets. From simple to elegant shops, flea markets to antique shops, they can all be easily reached from the hotel. ... Read More
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ServicesIn the lobby is a public computer, which has free internet.
The closest park house is about 5 minutes away from the hotel (€ 36.- per 24 hours). Hotel Agora also offers a service that picks up and delivers your car at the hotel and parks it for you. This service will cost you € 20. - per 24 hours and € 10.- for the pick-up and delivery. Call us for an update on the cheapest parking houses nearby.
Shuttle service leaves from a hotel at the end of the street, about 5 minutes walking distance. one way ticket is €14.50
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Hotel Agora Amsterdam Location (Map)
Hotel Agora is situated on the Singel canal in the centre of Amsterdam, next to the flower market and near the city’s main squares: Leidseplein, Rembrandtplein, Spui and Dam Square. The hotel is located in the heart of the Amsterdam city centre. The crowdedness of this area forms a good picture of the life of the people in Amsterdam, but may also cause some noise. The rooms with a view on the court are the quietest rooms.
How to reach the Hotel Agora?From Amsterdam Central Station: Take either tram 1, 2, or 5 and get off at the fourth stop called 'Koningsplein' at the flower market. The hotel is within walking distance from the tram stop.
From Schiphol Amsterdam Airport:
1. Take the KLM shuttle from the airport to Amsterdam centre and get off at NH (Jolly) Carlton Hotel (€ 8.00). Walk till the other end of the flower market to the hotel (about 600 meter)
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam Central Station (€ 3.00 p.p. or free if you fly KLM), this takes about 20 minutes. Take from Amsterdam Central Station either tram 1, 2, or 5, get off at the fourth stop called 'Koningsplein' at the flower market (€ 1.50) or take a taxi, which will cost about € 4.50 - € 6.50.
3. Take a taxi from Schiphol airport to Hotel Agora, this takes about 20/25 minutes and costs about € 31.00 - € 37.00. When taking a taxi: always mention the hotel's address as well, because there is another hotel named Okura and taxi drivers seem to have difficulties to hear the difference. The difference is € 11.00 which you’ll have to pay.
By car, from Utrecht: To get to our hotel follow the A2 highway from Utrecht until the very end. At the exit of the A2 , in the city, turn right. You are now driving along the Amstel river. This street is called “Amsteldijk”. Keep driving straight ahead until the street comes to a end. At this point you need to make a left onto the street Stadhouderskade. At the second bridge you make a right. Directly after this bridge is a round-about. You go straight ahead. This street is called “Vijzelgracht”. At the third canal, the Herengracht , you make a left. From this canal take the second street to the right and then at the end of this street again a right.
24 Oct 09
This hotel was perfect!!! it was extremely clean and in a perfect area of amsterdam for visiting the city. it is close to everything! the hotel was very cozy and the staff was very kind! i will definitely stay again!08 Oct 09
Perfect location
being there mon-thurs. we missed next doors disco noise
We stayed there a few years ago; since then the hotel has become quite run down & needs major refurb. breakfast was not v. good - stale bread & less & less selection over our 3 day stay19 Aug 09
The staff were superb - incredibly helpful and friendly. the children loved our room especially the birds eye view of the canal and streets below - magical.12 May 09
The staff was personable and accommodating. breakfast was good. There was black mould in the shower. 29 Mar 09
Staff extremely helpful and friendlyRoom tired and in need of upgrading22 Mar 09
16 Feb 09
Stayed at the agora for 3 nights. couldn't have asked for me. friendly staff always there to help if you have any questions. we got there prior to our check in time and our room was upgraded. rooms very clean, bathroom lovely. good view of the canal. great place to stay - good value for money. definately recommend.16 Nov 08
30 Oct 08
Great location (you can easily walk to dam and to museum quarter) almost in the middle of "happening". breakfast included (although it is standard not so various). pleasant personel.A bit overpriced for that kind of facilities.14 Oct 08
Great location and great staffHotel was a bit run down, carpet furnishings etc.05 Oct 08
03 Oct 08
26 Sep 08
Fantastic location you can walk every where from this hotel it is so central,
the hotel is very clean are room was perfect shower and toilet also spotless staff are very friendly as is dutch people in general,
the hotel location is quite at night regarding where it is so central,
but since holland changed to the euro shopping is expensive as drink if you have your lady with you for ex 6 euro for a breezer about £5 and 2.50 euro for half a pint about £2 but it is so good you forget about that when you are there.Nothing at all it was perfect25 Jun 08
There was a moderate disturbance on two nights by bass throbbing beat emanating from some where on the upper floors during the early hours after midnight.20 Jun 08
The staff was wery friendly.The cleanliness of the room could easyli be better.29 May 08
The hotel was in a great central location and easy to find. the staff were so helpful and friendly. the room was of a good quality and spotless. nice breakfast also.02 May 08
Excellent location. lovely clean room with new spacious bathroom. adequate breakfast.01 Apr 08
We had the loft room, it was so cool!!! like a mini apartment. the staff were brilliant, friendly and helpful. they overheard us saying that we were over for my friends birthday, and presented her with a slice of cake at breakfast...he breakfast was also great. would definately stay here again and recommend to anyone.The 6 flights of stairs to our room!!! but that is with any hotel. also this is a budget hotel-the rooms are a bit old-but so so clean so if you are looking for the hilton go there instead!24 Mar 08
Fine all roundNo, but a new mattress might be needed in no.26 soon - a bit soft and soggy24 Mar 08
Great location, central to everything.The fact that there was no lift. climbing those stair to get to my room was a trail as i have respertority trouble and that made it unplesent. close the hotel for a while and put in lifts.